1963 Abarth 700 vs. 1966 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1966 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 730 kg more than 1963 Abarth 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (400 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1966 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 700 | 1966 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Abarth | Lamborghini |
| Model | 700 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 77 L |
